Soyuz MS13 rocket prepares for launch in Kazakhstan.

Soyuz MS13 rocket prepares for launch in Kazakhstan.

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The transcript covers the excitement surrounding a space launch at Baikonur, Kazakhstan, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the moon landings. Tourists and international press gathered to witness the event. The Russian space agency, Roscosmos, manages the site, which has seen increased tourism. The facility, originally built by the Soviets, continues to send missions to the International Space Station. The current mission involves a Russian, an American, and an Italian astronaut, who will spend 100 days conducting research. The crew is in quarantine, with backups ready. The launch marks a new era in space exploration.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event attracted many tourists to Baikonur, Kazakhstan?

A solar eclipse

The 50th anniversary of the moon landings

The opening of a new space museum

The launch of a new satellite

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organization manages the Baikonur space launch facility?

NASA

ESA

Roscosmos

SpaceX

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the nationality of the crew members heading to the International Space Station?

Russian, American, and Italian

Japanese, Brazilian, and Australian

Chinese, Indian, and French

British, Canadian, and German

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What preparations are being made ahead of the launch?

The rocket is being painted

A new launch pad is being built

The crew is undergoing final training

Technical checks are being carried out

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the upcoming launch signify for space exploration?

The last mission to the moon

A focus on unmanned missions

A new generation pushing the boundaries

The end of international collaborations